In short: My most enjoyable Marathon ever but then I say that every time I run. In full: I cannot recommend this enough. Great organisation and atmosphere. The hills are a challenge-well they were to me- so a PB would be difficult butthat never detracted from a great day.Date of review: October 4, 2005

In short: Loved this race, great support and a definate sense of achievement.In full: This is a very hard marathon and if it was a battle between me and the hills at 17,18,19 then the hills definatley won! Well worth doing though just for the burger and soup at the end, also fab goodie bag. My advice do it if you can its a toughie but a great experience. Also the coach journey is a laugh especially when people need the loo!!Date of review: October 4, 2005

In short: Excellent!In full: Slightly hillier than expected but fantastic scenery made up for it! Everything was so well organised, there where plenty of water stations and even snacks on-route! Very friendly, even for those who finished over 5:30. Would definatly do it again.Date of review: October 4, 2005

In short: Stunning In full: Marvelous, couldn't fault it in any meaningful way. One suggestion now its chip timed - put timer mats at the start and finish of the steep hill at the start and the mile 17, 18, 19 and 20(!) hill and give a "king of the mountains" jersey/prize to the fastest over them. Loved it, will recommend it. A perfect antidote to fighting through the crowds in London, New York, Paris, Newcastle......Cheers to the Ozzie guy who went from his final training run in 28deg in Brisbane to this and ran with me for about 10 miles at 8 min pace (I was the one in the red t-shirt). Huge respect to the guy running breathing through a stoma (fast bu**er as you were).Date of review: October 4, 2005

In short: Wonderful, wonderful, wonderfulIn full: My first marathon. Loved it from start to finish what with the organisation, the scenery and the fantastic support from the crowds. The afterglow from this one will sustain me for quite some time. Date of review: October 3, 2005

In short: This race is brilliant!In full: Beautiful scenery, great organisation, course is hard work but really satisfying. Can't fault the whole weekend, absolutely fantastic (big PB helps)-accommodation booked for next year already. Big thanks to the organisers!Date of review: October 3, 2005

In short: First ever marathon if the rest are organised as well as this I've been convertedIn full: Fantastic views, friendly runners, so very well organised,marshalls deserve a pat on the back, few spectators but those who made the effort were greatfully received by everyone and to top it off started with a pipe band with a lone piper around half way. Thankyou Inverness i'm already looking forward to next year. Who needs city/town marathons!Date of review: October 3, 2005

In short: My first marathon, absolutely superb in all respects.In full: I had a fantastic day. Two or three steep hills but there was a few miles in the middle which were flatish. The scenery is fabulous, mountains and lochs and forests all in one. The few supporters along the way were very enthusiastic. Organisation was tremendous. An excellent goody bag, high quality t-shirt and hot showers! What more can you ask for!Forget the city marathons, being dropped off in the middle of nowhere and left to head back to civilisation and a fantastic reception is my kind of race!